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YT52 MLE

2002 Mitsubishi Shogun

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,002 mi
Last recorded70,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun100,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 MLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelShogun
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,002 miles

considerable welded repair to slightly blowing exhaust

front brake pads worn

front brake pads worn

headlamps only just emit satisfactory beams

parking brake only just meets required standard

some metal brake pipes corroded

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

widespread corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

headlamps intensity slightly reduced

radiator/air con cradle heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 68,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,855 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,277 miles

all four unevenly worn tyres very close to legal limit

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front inner wings corroded

parking brake just meets required standards

sills generally corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 63,276 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all four unevenly worn tyres very close to legal limit

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front inner wings corroded

parking brake just meets required standards

sills generally corroded

wipers could be better

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

automatic transmission pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 59,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

automatic transmission pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,320 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,345 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,208 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

parking brake could be better

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,764 miles

headlamps only just emit satisfactory beams

slight bad earth in rear lamps

Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,764 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamps only just emit satisfactory beams

slight bad earth in rear lamps

Fail 8 Jan 2014 46,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn

signs of fluid leaking from power steering hose area

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,735 miles

front brake pads worn

signs of fluid leaking from power steering hose area

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s wiper could be better

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,591 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brakes binding slightly

o/s wiper could be better

Fail 11 Jan 2011 36,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brakes binding slightly

o/s wiper could be better

Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,441 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,273 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,308 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,022 miles

handbrake could be better

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Shogun?

Based on 1,312,716 MOT tests across 114,900 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,178
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
114,900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 75,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,833
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,460
Registration plate lamp not working 28,647
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28,630
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YT52 MLE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 100,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 75,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT52 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Shogun typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Shogun is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT52 MLE is a 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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